FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Can canning lids be reused?
A
yes
B
no
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You can reuse glass canning jars, but don’t be tempted to reuse canning lids, she advises. The gasket compound in used lids may fail to seal on jars, resulting in unsafe food. When jars are processed, the gasket on new lids softens and flows slightly to cover the jar-sealing surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -Can Canning Lids Be Recycled? Yes, most canning lids can be recycled. As long as they’ve been properly cleaned and separated from the jar, metal lids are commonly accepted by most recycling programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction: Canning With Tattler Lids Tattler lids are food-grade-plastic canning lids suitable for both water bath and pressure canning. They are reusable indefinitely as long as they are cared for. They are two pieces: the white food-grade-plastic (no BPA) lid and the rubber ring.

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